Don Bowen

BSBA, MA, CPA, PMP

109 Briarcliff Drive

Folsom, California  95630

d_bowen@sbcglobal.net

(916) 709-0435

 

 

OBJECTIVE:  Seeking full-time, permanent project scheduling position

 

PROJECT SCHEDULING AND ANALYSIS

·               Project planning, budgeting and initiation

·               Create, implement and monitor project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS)

·               Develop, maintain, and analyze Critical Path Method schedules for major programs

·               Develop, manage and monitor program and project specific budgets, cash flow projections and forecasts

·               Earned value analysis of project performance

·               Develop and prepare monthly project progress reports and action item listings

·               Subcontract development and management of subcontractor performance

·               Develop bills of  material and materials requirements planning documents

 

BUSINESS AND FINANCIAL ANALYSIS

·               Annual and quarterly operational budgets, with variance analysis reporting

·               Long term financial projections of capital and operating expenditures

·               Special projects research and analysis for senior management

·               Presentation of project status and financial information to senior management

·               Preparation of successful new business proposals, developed business plans and strategies

·               Lean process review and continual process improvement programs

·               Provides risk analysis to determine potential issues related to projects and proactive solutions

·               Evaluating and analyzing current business and systems processes, performing gap analysis, and preparing business and systems process models, work flows, and process diagrams documenting current business processes and/or desired future state business processes

·               Preparing technical documentation and process manuals in conjunction with engineering team

 

ACCOUNTING

·               General accounting and financial statement preparation

·               Bookkeeping and payroll services

·               Accounts receivable and accounts payable

·               Reconciliation of financial statements

·               Tax return preparation for individuals and small business

·               Financial and compliance auditing of governmental entities

·               Implementation of internet based accounting and document management systems

 

COMPUTER SKILLS

·               Advanced level skills in MS Project, MS Project Server and Oracle Primavera P6 Scheduling

·               Advanced level skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, Access, and Visio)

·               Able to quickly learn and master new computer systems (experience with SAP, JD Edwards, CAMP, FOS, QuickBooks, Lacerte Tax and others)

 

 

 

 

 

EDUCATION

 

Certificate Program in Project Management2014

California State University, Sacramento

Project Management Professional (Project Management Institute – active license)

 

Master’s Degree in Accounting 2002

University of Arizona

Certified Public Accountant (State of California – license on inactive status)

 

Associate’s Degree, Aviation Maintenance Technology1984

Sacramento City College 

FAA licensed Airframe and Power Plant Mechanic and Private Pilot with Instrument Rating

Owner of Experimental class sport plane (www.mykitlog.com/donbowen)

 

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration1980

California State University, Sacramento

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 

Pacific Gas and Electric Company

Sacramento, California

Project Controls Analyst – Gas Distribution / Electrical Substations      Sep 2014 to Present

·  Development and maintenance of critical path project schedules in Primavera P6

·  Maintain and update project data in SAP system

·  Weekly reporting of job costs and earned value

·  Monthly forecasting of construction resource requirements and financial spends

·  Preparation of job status reports for project and program managers

 

Cal ISO

Folsom, California

Project Controls Analyst – Software Development (contract position) Aug 2013 to Sep 2014

·  Supporting Enterprise Planning and Resource Scheduling with MS Project Server

·  Providing project management support services for multiple on-going software development programs (including critical path network charts, Gantt schedules, manpower analysis, earned value management, action item listing, and project tracking reports) utilizing MS Project and Excel

·  Managing projects for Information Security and Operations Enhancements groups

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Siemens Rail Systems

Sacramento, California                                                                   May 2013 to Aug 2013

Project Scheduler – Light Rail Manufacturing (contract position)

·  Prepared critical path network charts using Primavera P6, Gantt schedules, bill of materials, earned value analysis and reporting, resource usage analysis, action item listing, and project tracking reports for manufacturing operations for light rail vehicles

 

XOJET, Inc.

Sacramento, California               Apr 2012 to May 2013

Manager of Aircraft Maintenance Planning and Budgets

·  Responsible for all scheduled maintenance on fleet of 28 Cessna Citation and 16 Bombardier Challenger aircraft

·  Lead team of 4 maintenance planners and billing specialists

·  Responsible for $40 million annual maintenance budget, and preparation of detailed financial analysis reports

·  Planning, implementation and management of special projects using Microsoft Project

·  Development and implementation of business processes and FAA procedure manuals

 

Aerodynamics Incorporated           Jul 2010 to Apr 2012

Sacramento, California 

Business Manager – Intel Air Shuttle program (contract position)

·  Business Manager for corporate air shuttle program utilizing Embraer 135 and Beech 1900 aircraft (largest corporate air shuttle service in the world)

·  Responsible for management of air station facilities located in California, Arizona, Oregon and Washington

·  Lead a team of 20 customer service representatives, delay coordinators and flight line technicians

·  Responsible for $20 million annual operating budget, and preparation of detailed financial analysis reports

 

HDR Engineering                         Mar 2008 to Jul 2010

Sacramento, California 

Senior Project Analyst – Hydro Power Generation (contract position)

·  Project management support services for consulting engineering firm involved with maintenance upgrades and new construction of hydro-electric power plants (PG&E).

·  Prepared critical path network charts, Gantt schedules, bill of materials, earned value analysis and reporting, resource usage analysis, action item listing, and project tracking reports using Primavera P6

·  Financial analysis and preparation of client billing statements for consulting engineering and program management services

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gallina LLP, Certified Public Accountants   2006 to 2008

Roseville, California 

Staff Accountant II

·  Preparation and analysis of financial statements

·  Preparation of corporate, partnership, and individual income tax returns

·  Audits of governmental and business entities

 

Yoder & Company, Certified Public Accountants2003 to 2006

Sacramento, California 

Staff Accountant and Technology Coordinator

·  Annual, Quarterly, and Monthly accounting write up services and financial statements

·  Audits of corporations and labor union benefit plans

·  Federal and State Tax returns for corporations and individuals

·  Guided firm's transition to Internet-based accounting and bookkeeping systems

·  Lead team member in the implementation of "paperless office" document management system

 

Symix Systems 1997 to 2000

Tucson, Arizona 

Project Controls Analyst – Software Development Programs

·  Provided project management support services for multiple on-going software development programs (including critical path network charts, Gantt schedules, manpower analysis, earned value management, action item listing, and project tracking reports) utilizing Microsoft Project.

·  Provided IT support services for Windows NT local area network consisting of twelve servers and approximately fifty workstations

·  Responsible for office management, facilities management, purchasing, shipping and receiving

 

Bombardier Aircraft Group    1995 to 1996

Tucson, Arizona 

Manufacturing Methods Engineer – Learjet Model 60 Executive Jet Aircraft

·  Created work instruction documents (fabrication, assembly, and test documents) and bill of materials listings for custom interior completions, avionics installations, and exterior paint

·  Liaison engineering services between design engineering (in Wichita, Kansas) and production personnel (in Tucson, Arizona) to quickly resolve problems and to speed completion of aircraft

·  Team leader with marketing and production personnel for developing time and materials estimates for fabrication and installation of custom interiors

 

 

 

 

 

 

Avalon Software1994 to 1995

Tucson, Arizona 

Project Controls Analyst – Software Development Programs

·  Developed critical path network diagrams, Gantt charts, manpower analysis, action item listings and tracking reports for multiple software development programs

·  Expert user of Microsoft Project and Excel for project analysis

·  Provided administrative support services to busy, on-the-go software development executive

 

Hamilton Aviation1993 to 1994

Tucson, Arizona

Project Scheduler – Aircraft Maintenance and Modification Programs

(B-727, B-737, DC-9)

·  Developed critical path network diagrams, Gantt charts, detailed bill of material listings, manpower analysis, and project tracking and analysis reports

·  Supported marketing department new business proposals with manpower and materials estimates, project schedules, and graphic analysis presentations.

 

Lockheed Aero Mod Center 1991 to 1993

Tucson, Arizona

Senior Project Planner - Aircraft Maintenance and Modification Programs

(L-1011, DC-10, DC-9, DC-8, B-727, B737)

·  Project planning and management services for heavy maintenance, structural modifications, and avionics installations on heavy jet transport aircraft

·  Wrote detailed task instruction documents for "aging aircraft" structural overhauls, interior retrofits, and custom avionics installations

·  Prepared critical path network charts, Gantt schedules, earned value analysis and reporting, resource usage analysis, action item listing, and project tracking reports